Author: Richard Guise
Publisher: Summersdale
ISBN: 0857652893
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Sixteen years after moving to Catalonia, Richard finally finds time to slow down and explore the back roads by bicycle. Dipping into the unique history of this fiercely independent nation-within-a-nation, and chancing upon nudist beaches, ancient Iberian sites and revolutionary road-sweepers, this slow cyclist revels in authentic Catalonia.
Two Wheels Over Catalonia
Author: Richard Guise
Publisher: Summersdale
ISBN: 0857652893
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Sixteen years after moving to Catalonia, Richard finally finds time to slow down and explore the back roads by bicycle. Dipping into the unique history of this fiercely independent nation-within-a-nation, and chancing upon nudist beaches, ancient Iberian sites and revolutionary road-sweepers, this slow cyclist revels in authentic Catalonia.
Publisher: Summersdale
ISBN: 0857652893
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Sixteen years after moving to Catalonia, Richard finally finds time to slow down and explore the back roads by bicycle. Dipping into the unique history of this fiercely independent nation-within-a-nation, and chancing upon nudist beaches, ancient Iberian sites and revolutionary road-sweepers, this slow cyclist revels in authentic Catalonia.
Clancy Goes to France
Author: Emma Kate Herbert
Publisher: LVL Travel Books
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
What People Are Saying "... Emma’s journey with the love for her father and a car is so inspiring and heart-warming. I must meet Clancy!"....... Janis Winehouse (mother of singer Amy Winehouse) The richly detailed beauty of France unfolds along the back roads as a mother and young daughter set out on a unique adventure. The journey, which begins as a fundraising challenge in aid of Multiple Sclerosis, is testament to the reliability of Clancy, a vintage Peugeot with a colourful history of traversing hundreds of thousands of miles in extreme conditions. Blending a mother's devotion to her loved ones and the thrill of the open road, Clancy Goes to France is an inspiring story of how life should be about shared experiences and the appreciation of simple pleasures. This memoir celebrates the lessons passed on from parent to child and illustrates how a love of travel binds the generations of a family. The story lends itself as a travel guide to France's most alluring destinations and includes practical tips for making the most of travels with young children. If driving in France is something you enjoy this memoir will inspire you to jump on the next ferry and start your next European road trip . Those wishing to plan a French vacation should read this to understand the diversity that France has to offer. There is so much more than Paris on offer if you get off the beaten track. Emma Kate takes you through the Loire Valley past Bordeaux to the Aquitaine before crossing The Pyrenees to the Mediterranean Sea. A short stop in Provence and trips to the Camargue and in search of Lavender also give you inspiration to drive where it would be so easy to simply enjoy one place. Sit back and enjoy the journey through France on the back roads as you read this inspirational travel memoir. An Interview With The Author It’s very obvious that driving in France is a passion you have inherited from your father but what inspired you to write your own books about France? That’s an easy one. When it comes to travel books France is one of the countries I read about often. There are plenty of guide books and travel memoirs but I wanted to share my unique experience with my father through my own words. Having a vintage car like Clancy only enhances the journeys we take. I’ve read comments which put you into the category of inspiring women writers, how do you feel about that? It’s a bit strange actually. I simply write from my heart about the things that are important to me, but to be told I’m inspiring is very humbling. It means I’m doing a good job I guess! There are quite a lot of travel memoirs by women out there. Do you get a chance any of them? I love reading and escaping, I find it inspiring in both my personal life and when it comes to writing. With that said, it’s a novelty at the moment, my time is filled with being a single mum and writing whenever I can. In your book and on your website it’s very clear to see that you place huge value on the mother and daughter relationship you have with Lola. What message could you give to other parents who are struggling with maintaining a work life balance? As far as I’m concerned we all have choices. It comes down to priorities and for me I just don’t want to waste the time I have with my loved ones. I have chosen to live a simple life in order to allow me the privilege of more time with them. It’s hard to step back and look at the big picture but when you can do this and really think about what’s important to you it’s amazing what you can achieve. I notice that Clancy Goes To France is part of a series. Will there be any more France travel memoirs any time soon? I have one which I am writing at the moment and a second which I need to pop over to research! The plan for the foreseeable future is to not limit the series to France but also take people on our journeys on the back roads of Italy and Spain. There is so much to see and it is a great way to educate your children along the way.
Publisher: LVL Travel Books
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
What People Are Saying "... Emma’s journey with the love for her father and a car is so inspiring and heart-warming. I must meet Clancy!"....... Janis Winehouse (mother of singer Amy Winehouse) The richly detailed beauty of France unfolds along the back roads as a mother and young daughter set out on a unique adventure. The journey, which begins as a fundraising challenge in aid of Multiple Sclerosis, is testament to the reliability of Clancy, a vintage Peugeot with a colourful history of traversing hundreds of thousands of miles in extreme conditions. Blending a mother's devotion to her loved ones and the thrill of the open road, Clancy Goes to France is an inspiring story of how life should be about shared experiences and the appreciation of simple pleasures. This memoir celebrates the lessons passed on from parent to child and illustrates how a love of travel binds the generations of a family. The story lends itself as a travel guide to France's most alluring destinations and includes practical tips for making the most of travels with young children. If driving in France is something you enjoy this memoir will inspire you to jump on the next ferry and start your next European road trip . Those wishing to plan a French vacation should read this to understand the diversity that France has to offer. There is so much more than Paris on offer if you get off the beaten track. Emma Kate takes you through the Loire Valley past Bordeaux to the Aquitaine before crossing The Pyrenees to the Mediterranean Sea. A short stop in Provence and trips to the Camargue and in search of Lavender also give you inspiration to drive where it would be so easy to simply enjoy one place. Sit back and enjoy the journey through France on the back roads as you read this inspirational travel memoir. An Interview With The Author It’s very obvious that driving in France is a passion you have inherited from your father but what inspired you to write your own books about France? That’s an easy one. When it comes to travel books France is one of the countries I read about often. There are plenty of guide books and travel memoirs but I wanted to share my unique experience with my father through my own words. Having a vintage car like Clancy only enhances the journeys we take. I’ve read comments which put you into the category of inspiring women writers, how do you feel about that? It’s a bit strange actually. I simply write from my heart about the things that are important to me, but to be told I’m inspiring is very humbling. It means I’m doing a good job I guess! There are quite a lot of travel memoirs by women out there. Do you get a chance any of them? I love reading and escaping, I find it inspiring in both my personal life and when it comes to writing. With that said, it’s a novelty at the moment, my time is filled with being a single mum and writing whenever I can. In your book and on your website it’s very clear to see that you place huge value on the mother and daughter relationship you have with Lola. What message could you give to other parents who are struggling with maintaining a work life balance? As far as I’m concerned we all have choices. It comes down to priorities and for me I just don’t want to waste the time I have with my loved ones. I have chosen to live a simple life in order to allow me the privilege of more time with them. It’s hard to step back and look at the big picture but when you can do this and really think about what’s important to you it’s amazing what you can achieve. I notice that Clancy Goes To France is part of a series. Will there be any more France travel memoirs any time soon? I have one which I am writing at the moment and a second which I need to pop over to research! The plan for the foreseeable future is to not limit the series to France but also take people on our journeys on the back roads of Italy and Spain. There is so much to see and it is a great way to educate your children along the way.
Old Geezer's Dictionary of Irritants. From Aaaah to Zoo, over a thousand annoying aspects of British life
Author: Richard Guise
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244812845
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
All day, every day we're surrounded by things that annoy us. So it's surprising we've had to wait until now for a reasonable list. Speaking up for irritated people all over Britain, the Old Geezer's Dictionary of Irritants points a decisive finger at offenders, with both gusto and humour.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244812845
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
All day, every day we're surrounded by things that annoy us. So it's surprising we've had to wait until now for a reasonable list. Speaking up for irritated people all over Britain, the Old Geezer's Dictionary of Irritants points a decisive finger at offenders, with both gusto and humour.
Around France with Thicknesse and Smelfungus
Author: Richard Guise
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244713472
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
For many Britons France has provided their first taste of that alien world called 'abroad' - and sometimes their last. Richard Guise has tracked down ten travellers' tales from three centuries, before venturing forth himself to follow some of their wanderings across the country. He finds out what's left from the sights they saw and how dramatically the country and its people changed over these turbulent times - taking in the years of the Grand Tour, the Revolution and the Napoleonic era; the coming of the railways, holidays and guide books; two world wars, recovery and prosperity; and the twenty-first-century threat of terrorism. His virtual companions include two Grand Tourers (Philip Thicknesse and Tobias Smollett - nicknamed Smelfungus), the man rumoured to have inspired Karl Baedeker, a future chairman of London County Council and Richard's own father, a D-Day survivor. They're not all complimentary about France and the French...
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244713472
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
For many Britons France has provided their first taste of that alien world called 'abroad' - and sometimes their last. Richard Guise has tracked down ten travellers' tales from three centuries, before venturing forth himself to follow some of their wanderings across the country. He finds out what's left from the sights they saw and how dramatically the country and its people changed over these turbulent times - taking in the years of the Grand Tour, the Revolution and the Napoleonic era; the coming of the railways, holidays and guide books; two world wars, recovery and prosperity; and the twenty-first-century threat of terrorism. His virtual companions include two Grand Tourers (Philip Thicknesse and Tobias Smollett - nicknamed Smelfungus), the man rumoured to have inspired Karl Baedeker, a future chairman of London County Council and Richard's own father, a D-Day survivor. They're not all complimentary about France and the French...
Neddytown: A History of Draycott and Church Wilne
Author: Richard Guise
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1291736522
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
The Derbyshire villages of Draycott and Church Wilne have dozed quietly beside the left bank of the Derwent for more than a thousand years, barely registering a mention even in the history of the area. But have things really been as quiet as that? What about the case of the dodgy 18th-century vicar? The flying corpse? The combustible cricketer? And more disastrous, but unexplained, fires than you could shake a stick at. No, things are definitely not as quiet as they seem down by the Derwent. And anyway, why are the local inhabitants known as 'Neddies'?
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1291736522
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
The Derbyshire villages of Draycott and Church Wilne have dozed quietly beside the left bank of the Derwent for more than a thousand years, barely registering a mention even in the history of the area. But have things really been as quiet as that? What about the case of the dodgy 18th-century vicar? The flying corpse? The combustible cricketer? And more disastrous, but unexplained, fires than you could shake a stick at. No, things are definitely not as quiet as they seem down by the Derwent. And anyway, why are the local inhabitants known as 'Neddies'?
Life in the Old Dogs Yet: a short amble in Ireland
Author: Richard Guise
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326689894
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Four English blokes of a certain age strike out from their Leicestershire local and head for the hills of the Dingle Peninsula. This laugh-out-loud tale of their short amble on the wild west coast of Ireland is packed with character and characters, beer and banter, daftness and a dolphin.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326689894
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Four English blokes of a certain age strike out from their Leicestershire local and head for the hills of the Dingle Peninsula. This laugh-out-loud tale of their short amble on the wild west coast of Ireland is packed with character and characters, beer and banter, daftness and a dolphin.
Catalonia & the Balearic Isles
Author: Albert Frederick Calvert
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Balearic Islands
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Balearic Islands
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Redefining Indian Smart & Sustainable Cities
Author: Charanjit S Shah
Publisher: I K International Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9385909622
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
Redefining Smart & Sustainable Cities, although has been conceived much earlier and has been continually refined over and over, the recent announcement of 100 Smart Cities by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi, and the spate of events thereafter, has made the release of the book rather accelerated. It unfolds for its readers the thus-far little-known story about smart cities that have existed since centuries and what the existing cities can learn from them. The author has taken interesting habitat traits and important data points right from prehistoric times to the modern day. Parallels have been drawn from various parts of the globe cutting across time - right from the Stone Age to the modern Digital Age. The authors have critically analyzed and shown that since the problems had the same set of root causes the solutions can also lie among some of the thriving and sustainable modern-day smart cities of the world. In fact, through careful extrapolation of habitat aspects the author has shown that many of the sustainable smart cities today have undergone similar deterioration for at least some time before these cities were restored and made truly smart. Each chapter weaves into it text and explanations written in a direct and simple manner and is interspersed with interesting pictures, drawings, infographics, and facts and figures directly relevant to the topic under discussion. This makes the book a very engaging and interesting read.
Publisher: I K International Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9385909622
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
Redefining Smart & Sustainable Cities, although has been conceived much earlier and has been continually refined over and over, the recent announcement of 100 Smart Cities by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi, and the spate of events thereafter, has made the release of the book rather accelerated. It unfolds for its readers the thus-far little-known story about smart cities that have existed since centuries and what the existing cities can learn from them. The author has taken interesting habitat traits and important data points right from prehistoric times to the modern day. Parallels have been drawn from various parts of the globe cutting across time - right from the Stone Age to the modern Digital Age. The authors have critically analyzed and shown that since the problems had the same set of root causes the solutions can also lie among some of the thriving and sustainable modern-day smart cities of the world. In fact, through careful extrapolation of habitat aspects the author has shown that many of the sustainable smart cities today have undergone similar deterioration for at least some time before these cities were restored and made truly smart. Each chapter weaves into it text and explanations written in a direct and simple manner and is interspersed with interesting pictures, drawings, infographics, and facts and figures directly relevant to the topic under discussion. This makes the book a very engaging and interesting read.
Data Literacy
Author: David Herzog
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1483378667
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
A practical, skill-based introduction to data analysis and literacy We are swimming in a world of data, and this handy guide will keep you afloat while you learn to make sense of it all. In Data Literacy: A User′s Guide, David Herzog, a journalist with a decade of experience using data analysis to transform information into captivating storytelling, introduces students and professionals to the fundamentals of data literacy, a key skill in today’s world. Assuming the reader has no advanced knowledge of data analysis or statistics, this book shows how to create insight from publicly-available data through exercises using simple Excel functions. Extensively illustrated, step-by-step instructions within a concise, yet comprehensive, reference will help readers identify, obtain, evaluate, clean, analyze and visualize data. A concluding chapter introduces more sophisticated data analysis methods and tools including database managers such as Microsoft Access and MySQL and standalone statistical programs such as SPSS, SAS and R.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1483378667
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
A practical, skill-based introduction to data analysis and literacy We are swimming in a world of data, and this handy guide will keep you afloat while you learn to make sense of it all. In Data Literacy: A User′s Guide, David Herzog, a journalist with a decade of experience using data analysis to transform information into captivating storytelling, introduces students and professionals to the fundamentals of data literacy, a key skill in today’s world. Assuming the reader has no advanced knowledge of data analysis or statistics, this book shows how to create insight from publicly-available data through exercises using simple Excel functions. Extensively illustrated, step-by-step instructions within a concise, yet comprehensive, reference will help readers identify, obtain, evaluate, clean, analyze and visualize data. A concluding chapter introduces more sophisticated data analysis methods and tools including database managers such as Microsoft Access and MySQL and standalone statistical programs such as SPSS, SAS and R.
Time Out Barcelona
Author: The Editors of Time Out
Publisher: Time Out Guides
ISBN: 1846702542
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Barcelona barely has time to take down the bunting between its rollicking festivals — when there isn't an all night fiesta happening on the street, there's more likely a party on the beach (only 10 minutes away) and never any shortage of action in its clubs and bars. Gentler pursuits are also myriad: the city's museums have got it all covered from Picasso and Miro to perfume and an outstanding aquarium. Its galleries are among the most avant-garde in Europe, and its history writ large in the churches and perfectly preserved medieval alleyways of the Barri Gotic. Time Out's local journalists give travelers the inside scoop on where to stay, eat, shop and what to see. Suggested day-trips to coast, country, and city are also included.
Publisher: Time Out Guides
ISBN: 1846702542
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Barcelona barely has time to take down the bunting between its rollicking festivals — when there isn't an all night fiesta happening on the street, there's more likely a party on the beach (only 10 minutes away) and never any shortage of action in its clubs and bars. Gentler pursuits are also myriad: the city's museums have got it all covered from Picasso and Miro to perfume and an outstanding aquarium. Its galleries are among the most avant-garde in Europe, and its history writ large in the churches and perfectly preserved medieval alleyways of the Barri Gotic. Time Out's local journalists give travelers the inside scoop on where to stay, eat, shop and what to see. Suggested day-trips to coast, country, and city are also included.